.0M 38792 2023-12-28
225, Byeongbangchi-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-563-4100
Byeongbangchi Skywalk is located between Gyuram-ri and Buksil-ri in Jeongseon-eup and features breathtaking views of the nearby Bamseom, which is shaped like the Korean peninsula by the flowing Donggang River. Byeongbangchi Skywalk offers a thrilling experience as it gives the feeling of walking in the sky thanks to the tempered glass floor of this 11-meter U-shaped structure projecting from the cliff at an altitude of 583 meters.
1.7Km 20518 2024-07-02
Bongyang-ri, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-560-3013
Jeongseon Arirang Festival is an annual festival held in an effort to preserve and develop Jeongseon Arirang, the oldest Arirang in Korea and an intangible cultural heritage. Many events and programs are held, with the festival's main event being the performance of the Arirang folk song. Modern variations of Arirang will also be performed.
2.8Km 11473 2016-09-26
1312, Jeongseon-ro, Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-562-4554
Ssarigol is a Korean restaurant famous for serving rice cooked with gondeure (Cirsium Setidens), a plant which grows in the alpine regions of Gangwon-do. The savory and fresh taste of the gondeurenamul-bap has been the restaurant’s secret to success. Ssarigol has captivated the taste buds of its customers by offering healthy food at an affordable price. The main menu items include gondeurenamul-bap, and dotorimuk-muchim (seasoned acorn jelly).
2.9Km 13875 2023-12-29
22-8 Bongyang 3-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-10-5377-1162
Sangyujae is the oldest hanok in Jeongseon-gun and has been designated a Gangwon-do tangible cultural asset. Next to the old stone wall stands a beautiful mulberry tree, which at 600 years old is itself a natural monument. The house consists of a sarangchae where visitors can stay, and an anchae, in which the owner resides. Rooms are equipped with ondol underfloor heating and bathrooms - but not TVs, the absence of which helps guests focus on their companions and on the traditional experience. Jeongseon Arirang Market is a short walk away.
3.3Km 33049 2023-12-28
36, Oiljang-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-563-6200
Jeongseon 5-day Market is a representative traditional market in Korea. Opening every five days on dates ending in a 2 or 7, the marketplace is crowded with both locals and visitors alike. The local vendors sell produce and other agricultural products and manufactured goods. While the market was very active during the peak of the coal mining industry, the market faced a sharp decline after its end. However, in 1999, a special tourist train begin operating, taking tourists from Seoul to the market. Thanks to this, the current A-Train, the market is thriving. Also called the Jeongseon Arirang Market, visitors can enjoy performances of this intangible cultural heritage as well as taste the local foods. While the permanent market is open every day, it is most active on days of the fifth-day market, and on Saturdays.
3.9Km 23137 2024-03-20
27 Noksong 1-gil, Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
With over 50 years of history, this jokbal (braised pigs' feet) restaurant is a cherished local establishment. Its standout dish is hwanggi jokbal (braised pigs' feet with milk vetch roots), renowned for its chewy texture and clean flavor. The meat and cartilage are tenderized through extended braising with milk vetch roots, which also impart a subtle flavor to the dish. Another highlight on the menu is the kotdeungchigi guksu (buckwheat noodles), a Jeongseon-style dish featuring chewy buckwheat noodles cooked in a broth flavored with perilla and soybean paste.
4.4Km 2440 2017-07-10
55, Noksong 8-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
The population of Jeongseon greatly decreased after the decline of the coal mining business in Korea. With the loss of travelers, many stations on the Jeongseon Line switched to non-manned operations; Jeongseon Station is the only station to maintain staff.
Despite losing population, Jeongseon has maintained popularity due to its history as the birthplace of Korea's folk song, Arirang, and for Jeongseon Traditional Market, held every weekend.
7.5Km 36492 2024-02-13
Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
Deoksangigyegok Valley is adorned with several waterfalls, the most majestic being a 40-meter-tall waterfall located upstream. The beauty of the valley is further enhanced by numerous ponds scattered throughout the area. Notable landmarks include Nangmoam Rock, situated upstream, which strikingly resembles a reclining woman, and Seokburam Rock in the midstream area, said to mirror the image of a sitting Buddha. The valley itself, soaring over 100 meters high, is characterized by layered rock cliffs. These formations are the result of tectonic movements and weathering that have occurred over hundreds of millions of years, adding a profound sense of history and natural wonder to the landscape.
8.9Km 1 2022-03-31
12, Eodowon-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-562-3382
Romy Zian Garden is a 330 ㎡ size garden located at Hwabong Peak in Gariwangsan Mountain. President Son of LBest built this garden in 2011 for his ill wife. Zian was a nickname for President Son and Romy was a nickname for his wife, as for the name of the garden Romy Zian. In 2017, the garden was open to public to provide a space to spread warm consolation and understand. The garden is full of symbols that represents the life cycle including birth (green), youth (red), and adult (black). Visitors can explore various sections of the garden as well as rest at a cafe or even spend a night at one of the accommodations.
9.2Km 57752 2023-04-06
707, Gariwangsan-ro, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-562-5833
Gariwangsan Mountain is one of the major mountains in the Taebaek Mountain Range. It is a home to numerous alpine tree species, as well as wildflowers and herbs. Its trails are popular thanks to the gentle slopes. Gariwangsan National Recreational Forest is located at the Hoedong-ri Village entrance. The recreational forest has various amenities, but the walking path next to the valley is by far the most outstanding. The thick forest blocks out the sky while purifying the air.